Convert RTF to PDF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. PDF is lossless and ideal for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
Portable Document Format — A universal format that locks layout, fonts and images exactly as designed.
How to convert RTF to PDF
- 1Upload your RTF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your RTF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to PDF
PDF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your PDF file
Your PDF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
RTF vs PDF
| RTF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rich Text Format | Portable Document Format |
| Type | Document | Document |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor | sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting RTF to PDF lose quality?
No — converting RTF to PDF preserves your text, layout, fonts and images, and locks them exactly as they appear. PDF is the safest way to share a document without formatting shifting on other devices.
What's the difference between RTF and PDF?
Rich Text Format (RTF) is lossless and best for simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor. Portable Document Format (PDF) is lossless and best for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Convert RTF to PDF when you need a document for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere.
Is the RTF to PDF converter free?
Yes — converting RTF to PDF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my RTF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert RTF to PDF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert RTF to PDF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert RTF files to?
Besides PDF, you can convert RTF to DOCX, HTML, MARKDOWN, MD, ODT, RST and more — see the full list of RTF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026